I consulted today with Jakababa “The Idiot lawyer in my village who asked me” to say ain’t say so” if Migingo Island is now totally under the control of Uganda UDF?. I told Jakababa that it is true Uganda flag is hovering over Migingo Island as we speak.
Our fellow Kenya fishermen and traders are now under Uganda rule and paying tax levies to the occupy army in our own country. The questions Jakababa and the Islanders are now
raisng: ” where did they go wrong in Kenya politics?, and when did this region and it’s people became “step child” in Kenya politics where the current administration cannot offer them any security from external aggression?. Since 1969 after the death of Tom Mboya the hero of lake region and Kenya as a whole, no administration or even Luo politicians have paid serious attention to this lake region needs. In post Mboya’s
death, Islands like Sigulu that had been settled by Luos were taken over by Uganda without a peep from past and present Kenya government administrations. We hope history
will NOT repeat itself when Kenya government want a place to host war prisoners like Kenyatta government did in 1964-65 during Kenya-Somali war. It is Mfangano Island that
provided prison housing for Somali (Shiftas..look it up!) war prisoners during the early Independence days of this country. The way conflicts are popping up everywhere, where
will Kenya government host future war prisoners if the government ever get in conflict with neighboring states… Uganda is excluded!.
Lake region people have no nobody to turn to or to call on for help for the occupation of Migingo Island. These people are left wondering out loud if the fate for this region has been decided between the two governments?. Has Musevini been awarded this part of Kenya to keep?. When General Chief of Staff in the Kenya army says ” Migingo Island is too small to fight for” UGANDA GETS GREEN LIGHT TO THESE ISLANDS,
when President says that he..has ” worked out a deal with President of Uganda.. the Island dispute will be solved peacefully NOTHING HAPPENS, when PM says that ” Migingo belongs to Kenya NOTHING HAPPENS, when Kenya delegation goes to Uganda to negotiate the Island dispute NOTHING HAPPENS, when Uganda sends land army and copters to reinforce marines/police on the Island KENYA DOES NOTHING, when Kenya fishermen and traders are arrested on the Island KENYA DON’T CARE! and when Kenya politicians visit the Island they are chased away with their “TAILS BETWEEN THEIR LEGS LIKE WILD DOGS BY UDF ON THE ISLAND
The people of lake region hears various pronouncements by Kenya government to solve Migingo Island but UDF is still ruling the Island. We now wonder if the two Presidents really made a deal in Zambia for the UDF to vacate the Island?. Does the PM who hale from this region means it when he says that this island belonged to Kenya?.Will the public ever know the truth about Migingo Island and how it was conceded to Uganda?. We
understand what the President may be going through during these hard times managing his cabinet and coalition government. Some members of his cabinet are jumping ship,
coalition politics of divisiveness are at fever pitch and the campaign for 2012 elections have started in earnest. Yet, solving Migingo Island by all accounts should be above politics for our people and protecting territorial integrity of this country . No
matter what happens, politics/elections will come and go but lake region Island will still need protection from this government to thwart off Uganda aggression in this part of the country. Mr. President Sir, if you chose to defend and save Migingo Island the
country will be 100% behind you and when you concede this Island to Uganda, history will not be kind to you Sir. It was said by Abe Lincoln that “house divided will not stand”, Mr. President your government is a good example of Lincoln’s analogy. The bickering among political parties and politicians in this country has divided this “house” where you cannot lead your country and the army to defend some parts of this
country.
I am sorry to tell you that the Luos in lake region feel neglected by your administration on Migingo Island issue. The President of Uganda and his army is emboldened because he feels that you will NOT defend these remote areas in Luo Land
because these lands are far away from where you hale from. Mr. President, Uganda leader has NOT kept the promise he made to you in Zambia. If you are serious about defending the entire country, this is the time you NEED to deploy your army in Migingo Island to defend this country and also provide security to your citizens on this part of the country. The lake region people are more than willing for you to prove their misconception of neglect by your administration if you can demonstrate by show of force using your army to evict UDF from this Island.
For Luo politicians if you wait any longer you may not have homeland to come back to one day when your political careers are over in the capital. What will prevent Uganda from
annexing the entire Luo Land regions if the current Kenya government cannot defend this Islands today?.By the time next elections comes by, Uganda may be already entrenched
in this region for ever. Your mothers, wives and children will be living in a new country!. Migingo Island will be one of the many “army barrack posts” in Luo Land by Uganda government . This is the time you the cowardice Lou politicians according to
Jakababa should take action to prevent the domino theory of obliging and conceding our lands to Uganda. You must know by now that this President is lame duck (term limited) and counting on him to defend this region may not be his priority. You will have no body to blame but yourselves when these lands are occupied by Uganda. Why should Luo elders be the ones responsible to get this Island back from Uganda while you the
elected officials are disinterested in this issue?. To date, few Luo MPS have taken public official stand on Migingo Island issue..why … because they know they will be voted back to parliament out of loyalty of the Luo culture of supporting one of their own at any cost!. We people in the lake region we don’t believe in anything that government can say now. Many promises have been made by both governments and non have
been kept. If Kenya government is serious, it must now deploy troops to defend this Island because it is belong to them and new map will not prove otherwise.
I want to remind Jakababa and other Luos who feel the same way like he does on this Migingo saga. Election after election each tribe have voted their own in office, don’t expect these types governments to solve real issues affecting this country like Migingo Island. For Luos, you get what you deserve from your MPs. In every election you vote these people into office out of loyalty and sometimes out of cult like following therefore don’t blame them when they ignore your problems: Don’t blame these MPs when they fail to help and and empower you with long term development projects in:
Education, economic, and security issues like Migingo Island. You must blame your stupidity in following them blindly and with few (GONYA) drinks they buy you during election. Yes, it is true that these MPs will not stop coming to funerals in your
villages to do some unwarranted politicking, hold Harambe fund raising here and there!, distribute CDF that you are entitled to like their own funds etc. These types of actions by Luo MPs are commendable but they lack staying power to alleviate your object poverty in your communities. There is Chinese proverb “Give a man fish..you feed him for a day,
Teach a man how to fish..you feed for life”. What good does attending these funerals do if these MPs cannot address the causes of these deaths in these villages?, What good does
building schools do if the kids are left without any one to care for them?., what good does building roads do when people are dying from starvation/hunger? and why can’t Luo Mps use CDF to grow basic food in these communities?. These are some of the long term issues these Mps should be addressing in Luoland. Sorry for digressing from the main point here!!!. If Migingo and other lake regions are conceded to Uganda by the current
administration Luos elders and their MPs should NOT blame anybody but themselves from failing to take collective action to defend these Islands. These Mps should NOT rule civil disobedient action out on Migingo Island if the government they are now serving CANNOT PROTECT THEIR PEOPLE. I can’t think of anything noble than seeing Luo MPs leading their people for a good cause like occupying this Island using civil disobedient for a day or two on the Islands. If they can use civil disobedient this will send stronger message to the current administration and Uganda government who is now occupying this Island.
Unless Luo MPs can help get Migingo Island back, they will remain IMPOTENT AND COWARDICE in the eyes of Jakababa ” the idiot lawyer in the village”
JD Brown
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Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:13:39 -0400 [04/14/2009 02:13:39 PM CDT]
From: Dan Orao
Subject: THE IMPOTENT..COWARDICE LUO POLITICIANS..WHAT WILL YOU DO/SAY WHEN UDF START RAPING YOUR PEOPLE?
Commentary: Kenya: symptoms of a collapsing society
Since the country attained independence in 1963, Kenyans have more often than not dedicated much time looking forward to general elections hoping to elect leaders that would take the loyal supporters to the next level of development. The elections have never yielded any satisfactory outcome for the majority of the population. A country with over 40 ethnic groups and over 34 million people is evidently unable to produce credible leadership. The vicious cycle of corruption, misrepresentation and depression governs the lives of a potent population. Kenyans are far from realizing any pragmatic and effective government due to their insecure habit of clinging to archaic tribal affiliations that bear no tangible benefit. Since the pseudo-democracy was installed in the country in 1992, there has never been any notable monumental change apart from the regressive trend that has its foundations on exploitation of people’s laxity and partial civic ignorance.
Majority of Kenyans have already realized how dysfunctional the government is. But unfortunately the citizens have much more serious and pressing survival issues to tackle, other than relying on politicians who have so far proved how cheap, narrow minded and incompetent they are on matters of national representation, unity and development. Life in Kenya will soon be governed by the monotonous habit of wasting five years to elect ceremonial tribal leaders. One begins to question the levels and standards of civic awareness, literacy and education and what can be done to change the trend. Kenya is sadly slipping into muddy waters of poverty.
Yet it is unusual for African politicians, specifically Kenyan leaders to pester for financial aid to boost their economies. It is undisputable that economic aid and grants are vital if only they are put to appropriate use. Foreign donors and agencies have always manifested their benevolence, pumping huge sums of money and expertise to the poverty stricken nations. But the aid has instead benefited the needy democratically elected leaders. Following the discredited yet acknowledged Kenyan election results of December 2007, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if the donors – either genuinely, with mischief or ignorantly- continue to support the tyrants and their cohorts. Over the media, Kenya is esteemed to be referred to as the East African economic powerhouse. Truth be told, the nation is relatively similar to its neighbours in terms of development, and from the mayhem witnessed in the December 2007 elections, it’s only rational to say that Kenya is a time bomb in the making. The majority of the population is dejected and probably hopeless after investing so much time and goodwill by voting, hoping to achieve the long awaited representative, transparent and accountable governance.
Kibaki’s government has been ironically hailed for improving the economic sector in the past five years. It goes without say that the economic indicators did not reflect the exact picture on the ground. The country is greatly endowed with agricultural wealth, natural and cultural heritage and obviously depends so much on the two major sectors- agriculture and tourism. But evidently there is rampant mismanagement of these vital resources. The qualified and able Kenyan citizens have been subjected to the endemic nepotism with regard to employment. Tribally incorrect citizens have resorted to seeking greener pastures overseas hoping to get favorable standards of living. The trickle down effect is so severe on a nation that would otherwise have an outstanding reputation.
What the citizens need are basic necessities. The nation is still at the lowest phase of development. In this time and age, there is no logical justification to have a government that cannot cater for majority of its population. It is utterly irrational to have a government that is inherently prejudicial and highly motivated to cultivate more tribal divisions and hatred. The country must go down to the basics:
• There is an urgent need to overhaul the current constitution. That would be a clear beginning that would ensure a brighter future. It is depressing to note over two years since they were charged with a task to transform the nation, Kenyan politicians are still struggling over power. What happened to the virtue of leadership quality? Does the current parliament have its priorities right and are MPs able to account and honor the promises used to win votes from desperate wananchi? Kenyans need a democracy that accommodates leadership with effective nationwide representation. The nation needs leaders governed by work ethics. In any event they do not deliver to the electorate within a stipulated time frame by acts of commission or omission; drastic steps have to be installed to relieve such selfish politicians off their duties.
• There is definitely a need to deploy thorough nationwide civic education programs, which would enlighten citizens on the value and meaning of their civic rights and the functions of a democratic government. Kenyans have been known to sell their votes in exchange for a kilogram of sugar. This clearly indicates high levels of poverty, ignorance and illiteracy among citizens. It also shows irrational exploitation of innocent Kenyans by ingenuine, inconsiderate and greedy politicians who do whatever necessary to climb the ladder of power.
• Many tribes have been marginalized in the previous three governments. It is the right time to install autonomous committees or the office of the ombudsman to oversee fair distributions of public goods and services.
• The most important step should be to consider knowledge or education as basic and vital human right. Education and merit are some of the highest virtues that lead to awareness within a workable society.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in conjunction with the Education Ministry through international consulates should stay in touch with Kenyan nationals affected by the brain drain syndrome. Kenyan consulates abroad should be kept on toes to facilitate the campaign towards redirecting efforts in restructuring the ailing Kenyan economy.